Core Java Backend Lead - Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Core Java Backend Lead - Vice President in Pune, India, to lead backend development efforts for critical financial applications. The role requires senior expertise in Java, microservices, and cloud technologies, guiding teams and delivering architecture-aligned software solutions.

The candidate will work in a hybrid model, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive project success while adhering to Citi's risk, compliance, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Subject Matter Expert in at least one area of Applications Development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure integration of functions and define necessary system enhancements.
• Resolve high impact problems through evaluation of business and system processes.
• Provide advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure design adheres to architecture blueprint.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging and implementation.
• Analyze how business areas integrate to achieve goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis and innovative solutions.
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as needed.
• Assess risk in business decisions and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Strong Programming Skills

App development procedures

Guiding juniors

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Java 8+

MongoDB

Java Microservices

Docker/OpenShift

Kafka/MQ

Spring/Spring Boot

Job description

Core Java Backend Lead - Vice President

Job Req Id:

26992515

Location(s):

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Sep. 07, 2026

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Job Overview

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Skills:

• Strong Programming Skills
• Good understanding of app development procedures and concepts
• Ability to guide the juniors
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.

Technical Essentials:

• Excellent work experience in Java 8 or Higher version
• Excellent knowledge in MongoDB NOSQL
• Java Microservices is must have
• Knowledge of any Cloud tech stack docker, Openshift, Containerization
• Kafka and MQ middleware
• Spring, Spring Boot or other web frameworks
• Mongo DB- No SQL

Desirable:

• DevOps Tools- CI/CD
• Messaging middleware
• UI Technologies are good to have
• Flink streaming, Caching

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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